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Georgian Dream to sue to ban For Georgia

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 3:18 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

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Georgian Dream party announced it will sue to ban the opposition For Georgia.
Parliamentary leader Irakli Kirtskhalia said For Georgia failed to recognise the constitutional order.
For Georgia holds 12 parliamentary seats compared with Georgian Dream and allies’ 89 seats.
Gakharia accused founder Bidzina Ivanishvili of using the ban to impose authoritarian rule.

History

Historical Context

In 2012, the Georgian Dream coalition, founded by billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili, won a decisive parliamentary victory, securing 85 of 150 seats. The United National Movement, led by former president Mikheil Saakashvili, fell to 55 seats, losing 30% of its previous parliamentary share. Today, Georgian Dream’s parliamentary dominance, now holding 89 seats, enables it to pursue legal actions against the opposition For Georgia, echoing the 2012 power shift. The precedent suggests future Georgian courts may further restrict dissent, potentially consolidating authoritarian rule and prompting international watchdogs to demand democratic safeguards.

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Story summary

Georgian Dream party announced it will sue to ban the opposition For Georgia.
Parliamentary leader Irakli Kirtskhalia said For Georgia failed to recognise the constitutional order.
For Georgia holds 12 parliamentary seats compared with Georgian Dream and allies’ 89 seats.
Gakharia accused founder Bidzina Ivanishvili of using the ban to impose authoritarian rule.

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